IN DEPTH

Harley Davidson Breakout Chopper

By AutoConception Staff

Posted: March 9, 2013

Harley-Davidson has released several new models to further increase its range of American-made motorcycles. The Breakout is a new member to the Softail family and is styled in a long and low-slung chopper-style accentuated by a black and chrome 103ci (1690cc) engine, 240-section rear tyre and thick, long forks.

The new model has a distinctive finish from specific components not available on other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Chopped fenders, a shaved tank console and drag-style handlebar keeps the profile low. The Gasser wheels are new and specific to the Breakout. Based on Gasser-style style drag racing wheels from the 1960s and ’70s, both wheels feature 10 half-round spokes with alternating spokes machined to remove the black covering paint and match the unpainted rim.

Talking about the new Breakout, Harley-Davidson Styling Manager Kirk Rasmussen said: “With Breakout, we got down to motorcycle essentials, which means emphasising the powertrain and the wheels. The black and chrome engine visually pops out of the centre of the bike, and then to maximise the impact of the tyres, the fenders are chopped. We wanted a lot of rubber showing to give the Breakout a tough, muscular look.”

The Breakout’s Softail chassis mimics the lines of a vintage hardtail frame, but utilises rear suspension provided by coil-over shock absorbers mounted horizontally and out of sight within the frame rails. The chopper is fitted with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) as standard equipment along with a Harley-Davidson factory-installed security system.

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